Aftermath
After days of rain and moaning winds the sun slowly reappears, the winds abate and all is right with the world again. We stop to gaze at the ocean and at the locals whale gazing. To me this is amusing … Continue reading Aftermath
Category: NSW
A Mini Library
How’s this for a small town library? Continue reading A Mini Library
Kendall Showgrounds
Near Laurieton on the New South Wales mid coast and just off the Pacific Highway, Kendall Showgrounds is the ideal spot for a break. At $5 per head with power and water, some odd spaces to park in and a … Continue reading Kendall Showgrounds
Walter Harvie cedar cutter
Recognised as the first white settler in Sawtell on the New South Wales coast, the site of Walter Harvie’s hut is identified by a plaque in the caravan park. What a shame that they decided to put the dump point beside it! Continue reading Walter Harvie cedar cutter
Gumma Reserve
On our way to the Macksville Pub we call in at the Gumma Reserve a freedom camp on a branch of the Nambucca River in northern NSW. Each campsite has a fire pit and there are toilets. There is a … Continue reading Gumma Reserve
A Caravanner’s Business Lunch
We eat our fresh baked rolls (from Hearthfire Organic Bakery) stuffed with last night’s leftover lamb, in the sun at the Bellingen Showgrounds in the Coffs Coast hinterland. Now I’d classify this as a Caravanner’s Business Lunch as we’re actually checking out the condition of the showgrounds. With mown lawns, autumn leaves and nice clean amenities it ticks all the boxes. Continue reading A Caravanner’s Business Lunch
Seal Rocks
Tootling around the Myall Lakes in NSW we take the Lakes Way to the hamlet of Bungwahl and down to the coast at Seal Rocks. Reminiscent of Walkerville in Gippsland this tiny community overlooks Sugarloaf Bay, a curve of cream … Continue reading Seal Rocks
Nyambaga Walking Trail
The township of Nambucca Heads in New South Wales is set on a series of ridges overlooking the Nambucca River estuary. There are numerous short walks along the river and beaches. Nyambaga is a short but spectacular walk if you … Continue reading Nyambaga Walking Trail
Whale beached at Sawtell
June 9th 2017 This morning I was roused from my morning blog reading to the news that a whale had beached itself on nearby Sawtell beach, directly in front of the surf club. It was a sad sight to see … Continue reading Whale beached at Sawtell
The Pub With No Beer
A pleasant 27 kilometre drive inland from the Pacific Highway at Macksville in northern New South Wales is the sleepy hollow of Taylor’s Arm. The Taylor’s Arm hotel proudly wears the moniker of ‘The Pub With No Beer’. When we … Continue reading The Pub With No Beer
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